<p>What you’re seeing are the results of an ambitious plan put in place 8-9 years ago. How it happened? Through:</p>
<p>Aggressive expansion of campus and faculty
Increasing selectivity which leads to higher scores/grades for incoming freshmen
Generous FA for outstanding students
Increasing geographical diversity which leads to greater national awareness of the school
Declining national economy which makes co-op centric education much more desirable</p>